With a sleek white and gray color scheme and the Sizzix logo embossed on the handle, the Big Shot Machine offers plenty of style, with power. The solid core steel rollers and solid steel gears make this Big Shot as tough as it is stylish!

This die cut machine doesn’t just look good – it’s also no lightweight in the versatility department. The Big Shot will work with the entire Sizzix library of dies (excluding Bigz Plus and Bigz Pro dies) – from the smallest thin metal dies to the big 6" wide steel rule dies. The Sizzix Big Shot will cut all the materials you need for scrapbooking and crafting, such as cardstock, foam, cork, chipboard, and more. It will even cut fabric for your sewing and quilting projects! If that wasn't enough, this portable roller machine will emboss many different materials using Sizzix embossing folders. (To ensure compatibility with materials, always check machine and accessory requirements. Machine accessories may be sold separately.)

With the Sizzix Big Shot, you can create your own one-of-a-kind cards, invitations, scrapbook pages, home décor, fashion, altered art, quilting, and much more. In just moments, you can easily bring your custom creation to life!

“I couldn't pass up this Sizzix bundle. The price is right. I use the Big Shot for all of my die cutting. It's easy to use and the nice part is that you get a "sandwich" guide in this bundle that helps you determine which tabs to use on the platform based on the die or embossing folder, etc. It was also a plus to get a set of dies too!” -- sakanzaki

“This is my 1st die cutting machine and I love it!! This set is exactly everything a novice needs to get started. Even tho my experience is limited, the quality is obvious. I am so glad I made the purchase! And thank you SB for putting together this package!” -- dhumenik

Instructions: To use the Sizzix Big Shot machine with thin metal dies (like the included Nested Squares) use the included Sizzix Multi- Platform or an accessory platform such as the Sizzix Magnetic Platform, as well as the included set of cutting pads. To create your die cutting “sandwich”, begin by placing the platform on the bottom. On top of the platform, place one cutting pad. Then place your paper right side up on top of the cutting pad. Place the thin metal die on top of the paper, with the cutting edge down (in contact with the paper). Finish the die cut “sandwich” by placing the second cutting pad on top. Set the die and pad “sandwich” on the cutting path of the Big Shot machine, and turn the crank to move it through the machine.

To use the Sizzix Big Shot with a steel rule die, place the die between a pair of cutting pads with the paper face down over the part of the die design you would like to cut. If needed, use washi or masking tape to secure the paper in place to get perfect placement of your paper. Set the die and pad “sandwich” on the cutting path of the Big Shot machine, and turn the crank to move it through the machine.

For easy reference of how to assemble “sandwiches” with the included cutting pads for other types of dies and Sizzix accessories, use the Sizzix Sandwich Booklet that is included in this bundle!

TIP: The Sizzix Big Shot machine’s polycarbonate plastic cutting pads often make loud creaking, cracking and snapping noises while being cranked through the machine, that can sound alarming. Do not panic if your machine makes these noises while cutting! This is a normal part of machine operation and the cutting pads and machine are designed to withstand the pressures of cutting

Reviews and Ratings

Terrific bundle

I purchased this bundle as a gift for my mother and she absolutely loves it!! The rectangle dies are so versatile and Mom has been mailing me small "projects" weekly to show me what she's doing. Thank you, Scrapbook.com for the very affordable bundle . . . you've made both me and my mother very happy!

Big Shot from Sizzix

I love my Big Shot, I have gone through 3 of them already. I teach stamping classes and do all kinds of workshops and I even encourage my stamping ladies that they should get one because they'd use it all the time.

Great Bundle!

I couldn't pass up this Sizzix bundle. The price is right. I use the Big Shot for all of my die cutting. It's easy to use and the nice part is that you get a "sandwich" guide in this bundle that helps you determine which tabs to use on the platform based on the die or embossing folder, etc. It was also a plus to get a set of dies too!

Fun, Fun, Fun!

This is my 1st die cutting machine and I love it!! This set is exactly everything a novice needs to get started. Even tho my experience is limited, the quality is obvious. I am so glad I made the purchase! And thank you SB for putting together this package!

Great Buy!

The Big Shot bundle is a great value and gave me the opportunity to try the basic dies before purchasing more. I bought it for the multiple uses available (die cutting, embossing, cutting fabric, etc.) I will highly recommend this product.

Does this Sizzix Big Shot also emboss? Can I use any kind of embossing folders, like those made by Darice?
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YEP! Should work with almost any kind of embossing folders with some changing to multi use platform and check out embossing folders here: https://www.scrapbook.com/store/cat-brand/die+cutting-sizzix.html?t3=embossing
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Is this the same machine as stamping up. Can I use all the embossing folders. Framelits and thinlits
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Is this the same machine as stamping up. Can I use all the embossing folders. Framelits and thinlits
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Some wafer thin dies may cut through thin felt. However, if you want to cut leather, chipboard or other thicker materials you will need to purchase the steel ruled dies. This machine accepts both types of dies and you will have to adjust the plates sandwich accordingly. Also, leather may be somewhat finicky because it all depends on the type of material the leather is backed up with. Some leather materials are back up with a soft fuzzy material and that would cut using a steel ruled die, some leather is backed up with a normally white material with threads going in all directions in order to provide strength to the leather and those are sometimes finicky. when it comes to the latter type of leather you are not going to know unless you get a sample and test it.
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I am ordering a Big Shot with the nested rectangles + a magnetic plate. Is there anything else that I will need to begin with what I am purchasing?
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That is all you really need. I ordered a couple of embossing folders and dies after receiving my machine and making sure I understood how it worked. I love the Big Shot!!
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My big shot bundle did not include a magnet platform but it did come with the extended platform.
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